I use H110 for my Marlin 1894SS .44 mag. After reading an article by Brian Pearce in a recent Handloader magazine about Alliants Power Pro 300MP powder, I've been giving it a real hard look. Mr. Pearce spoke very highly of this powder. The other great thing (at least IMHO it's great) is it don't require the use of a magnum primer, and it was producing some astounding velocities. Once I use up my last bit of H110 I plan on giving it a try.
Does Anyone Use WW296 Anymore?
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ArchAngelCD
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I read the same article and it sparked my interest too. But, I also read another article recently (sorry, I forgot which magazine) that reported their tests were unimpressive. In that article they said there was no advantage using the new powder over the current powders. Also, I think there was a thread on this forum recently reporting unimpressive results too. Who know until you actually try it yourself.
Is it any cheaper than W296/H110, AA#9 or some of the others?
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I LOVE w296 / H110 for 357 and 44 magnum
VAdoublegunner
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Yep, still a great powder.
Although...for some applications I found that I like Lil'Gun better. I know there is some controversy about barrel erosion with it, but fixed breech guns like T/C Contenders shouldn't be an issue if you are worried about it. In a 45 Colt Blackhawk with heavy for caliber bullets, I'm not particularly worried either. Barrels can be had ... if anything ever does develop. It can push a heavy bullet quite well.
Although...for some applications I found that I like Lil'Gun better. I know there is some controversy about barrel erosion with it, but fixed breech guns like T/C Contenders shouldn't be an issue if you are worried about it. In a 45 Colt Blackhawk with heavy for caliber bullets, I'm not particularly worried either. Barrels can be had ... if anything ever does develop. It can push a heavy bullet quite well.
Titegroups
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Have heard about the forcing cone/barrel erosion issue also and wondered if anyone would mention it. I would keep an eye on it if I were burning lots of 110.
wildcatter
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OH YA!! 340 grain WFNLGC self cast big dogs in my 45 colt, 454 and 460 all say take me to the top while I drill the same whole!! H110/296 don't mater when I want a real fast and accurate load's in my 357, with 175 grain cast SWC's or 158 to 180 grain jackets, feed em 296/H110, it don't matter, 2400 might be as accurate, but it won't give as high a velocity without scary pressures. By the way Hogdon and Winchester lead the way with the best light load powders in them cases also, its called HP38/WW231, and that's the rest of the story! Good Day!
Nemo288
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I must not be burning enough up. I have had no barrel throat
erosion that I can see. Very minor top strap "etching" as it is
not enough to call it a "cut". This is with guns I have had and
shot for almost 30 years. Gone through maybe 10 pounds of W296
in that time. Shot through 3 guns. 2x629 and a Redhawk.
I had the throat recut on my 4" 629 Mountain Revolver so it
is much smoother than it once was. It wasn't eroded at all.
Most of my shooting is with Unique/Universal and cast bullets.
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Titegroups
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That's one gun in stainless shot by one person. I've seen more than one incidence contrary to yours with clear pictures by reputable people. There are way too many variables for single case to be the end all. Thats just your result.
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Nemo,
How did you get those excellent pics ?
What camera and lighting ?
Looks great
How did you get those excellent pics ?
What camera and lighting ?
Looks great
AABEN
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I like Accurate no-7 no-9 and some no-5
Schmidty
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A buddy and I have been loading for a little while now. I like trying new things, knowing the 296 loads always work. My 4" 629 seems accurate with everything I have made and shot through it. He would be happy just loading 296 forever for his pre-29 6" and 8-3/8" barrel 29. His guns just don't seem to like the other loads.
Nemo288
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Thanks. I aimed a small maglight up the barrel and made a flash shot.
Manually focused on the surface in question.
The camera is an old Olympus E-20.
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Peter M. Eick
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The E-20 is a great camera. I still use mine occasionally. Too bad that the buffer was not faster because the rest of the camera is excellent!
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